Address- Work with a group of highly experienced, and supportive colleagues within a close-knit underwriting team
- Open to people from a variety of insurance backgrounds; personal lines, broking, underwriting etc.
- Full time permanent opportunity, open to applications in Sydney or Melbourne!
Assistant Underwriter
Your role is within the underwriting team to support the High Hazard Property Insurance product within One Underwriting. Comprehensive, on the job training will be provided!
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
The overall objective of this role is to work with the underwriters in the achievement of the sales and retention targets set for the team's portfolio.
You will be responsible for and assisting with:
- Building rapport with, and providing professional and effective service to intermediaries and all other team members
- Daily management of queries from Underwriters, Brokers, and all other stakeholders, responding promptly and efficiently
- Responding to queries in regards to covers for specific policies
- Keeping stakeholders advised of matters relating to their policy
- Management of Policy documentation, including preparing and issuing documentation
- Distributing quotes, finalising schedules, process invoicing, preparing claims reports and other associated activities
- Maintain client files to ensure completed in accordance with underwriting standards
- Support underwriting of New Business and Renewals as well as changes to policies, with a focus on retention as well as growth through new business
- Ensure working to align with underwriting guidelines, underwriting policies and procedures and in accordance with the team's Strategic Business Plan
- Taking on extra responsibilities as you progress within the role and gain increased underwriting experience
How this opportunity is different
As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself.
We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something unique to our team.
Be you, be unique with us.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
We are looking for that special person with a foundation of general insurance experience in a broking / underwriting / similar position. You will also have:
- Foundational understanding of insurance and/or underwriting related concepts
- Strong communication skills
- the ability to analyse and assess importance of insurance matters quickly
- Passion for customer service excellence and ability to build, develop and maintain positive relationships
- Strong collaborative ethos, with the aim to complete administrative tasks in a timely fashion, and to a high standard
- Ability to work to deadlines or even multi-task at times; while also being able to pivot workloads, if needed
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, including Excel
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
NB. Dependant on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement.
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